Arsenal announce new deal for defender Saliba, see the details | OneFootball

On Tuesday morning, Arsenal announced the contract renewal of French defender William Saliba. The new contract of the 24-year-old athlete runs until June 2030.

Despite being signed by Arsenal in 2019, Saliba only wore the club's shirt in 2022, after going on loan to Nice and Olympique de Marseille, both in France. At the time, the defender was bought for 30 million euros (about R$ 127 million).

Since arriving at Arsenal, Saliba has become a key piece in Arteta's team. In these four seasons with the Gunners, the defender has played 140 times and won the English Super Cup, in 2024.

“I feel proud of myself because I signed for the first time in 2019 and now, in 2025, I am still here to renew my contract. I am very happy. I feel at home. We have a good team, we have a good squad, we have a good coaching staff. The coach is perfect for me, so this is the best place to be,” said Saliba, in an interview with the official Arsenal website.

Near Exit

During the last transfer window, Real Madrid sought to sign Saliba and, after being unable to negotiate with Arsenal, awaited the end of Saliba's contract.

Before the renewal, the French defender's contract ended in June 2026. Thus, from January of next year, Real Madrid could sign a pre-agreement to hire him at no cost.

Arsenal's Phase

After years in the process of squad restructuring, Arsenal is finally competing for titles again. In the last two editions of the English Championship, the team came close and finished as runners-up.

This season, the team started well in the Premier League and currently occupies the second position, with 13 points earned in six games.

Arsenal returns to the field this Wednesday, at 4pm (Brasilia time), when it hosts Olympiacos for the second round of the Champions League, at the Emirates Stadium.

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